I’m sure I’ve seen photos from some forumites, where they had a fraim set up in reverse, ie the front facing the wall, etc. This allowed the racks to be closer together and seemed to work well
Below the CD555 player from top to bottom are 552PS, spare shelf, 555PS and then 500PS.
Hey Markah, I like your system and Diablos. I have a 282 on 250 with Sopra 2. I am so tempted to go to Diablo!
Do you keep the tweeter grills on when you listen?
I don’t have any real preference, to be honest all the grilles are normally off but they look nicer on for me.
Are the speakers new? The protective grill should be off for listening, but if you like the look, and it is SAFER, you could leave the grills on. It’s a pricey tweeter to replace due to a curious kid’s finger.
As I say quite often they are off. Speakers are about 8 years old now.
Why? (Grilles off, that is).
Looking (and sounding I suspect) great, Gazza.
How are your twenty five 26 speakers responding to the greater detail and even better control?
Congratulations, that’s a fabulous system - enjoy! Did he recommend to put the switch underneath the 552? Would you mind posting a picture of the cable dressing?
Congrats, Gazza on the new setup, looking great.
I used to have your ex-system of 252DR / 300 DR, and at the time, everyone said that they were natural partners for each other.
The 552 DR / 500 DR, I soon realised, are not so much partners, rather more equal halves of the same amp … truly Naim’s finest integrated amp, only in two, (well ok, four ), separate boxes.
Enjoy!
Good stuff Gazza - it’s been interesting following your journey. Nice setup
Looks fantastic Gazza maybe one day I may own a fine system, need to start saving.
Really nice! Enjoy your music in good health for many many years!
I find it difficult to find words to express my feelings when i listen to music. To me the 552/500 pairing gets the speakers out of the way…its just a soundstage.
I played a couple of tracks with Andy from Signals, his comment the room lets the PMC25.26 breathe with the new amps.
Next time you are in the area…call in. It can
be arranged.
No i did some messing about before and i could not hear any difference…i had a spare shelf. I have done many experiments…this is my end game…cables etc will be tried…next year.
Will do…too dark now.
Makes me think of that David Bowie tune, “Let’s bench…”
So you did enjoy your visit to Signals then, well done. The instructions not to buy anything didn’t go so well…
Err…total failure. Will post the demo thoughts tomorrow now its installed😬
My 272/300 does exactly that. It’s not only the 552/500 that’s capable of it.